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Part Time Lecturer - Retrofit

Exeter College
Devon
1 week ago
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Are you passionate about sustainability and skilled in building retrofit practices? Do you want to help shape the future of energy-efficient housing and empower learners to lead the change?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer to deliver our Level 3 Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Assessor Bootcamp. This role is supports the development of a skilled workforce to improve energy efficiency in homes across the country.

What you’ll do:

Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching to adult learners on the L3 Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Assessor Bootcamp. Inspire learners with real-world insights and practical expertise in retrofit strategies, PAS 2035, and sustainable construction. Support learners in achieving their goals and progressing into impactful roles in the retrofit sector.

What we’re looking for:

Industry experience as a Domestic Energy Assessor, Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Coordination, energy efficiency, or sustainable construction. Teaching experience or a strong desire to share your knowledge with others. A commitment to helping build a greener, warmer future for UK homes.

Why join us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team driving change in the built environment. Flexible hours to suit your schedule. Make a real difference in people’s lives and the planet’s future.

Apply now and help power the Warm Homes revolution!

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. To find out more and see what our staff have to say, please visit our website,

Benefits 

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.

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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13th November at midnight.

No CVs or agencies please. 

Safeguarding Statement

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information. 

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